Grade 5 CogAT Practice Questions
Use these Grade 5 CogAT practice questions to help fifth grade students preparing for CogAT Level 11. This page includes original CogAT-style questions for Level 11 with a balanced mix of nonverbal, quantitative, and verbal reasoning practice.
Students can select an answer, check their work, and read a short explanation. Parents can use this page to understand which reasoning skills need more practice before moving into longer practice sets.
Grade 5 Mixed Practice Set
This mixed practice set includes questions from the three major CogAT batteries: Non-Verbal, Quantitative, and Verbal. It is designed for steady practice, not memorization.
Grade 5 Mixed CogAT Practice
Select an answer for each question, then check your work to see the explanation.
Question 1 of 18
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shape one position left and adds one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Spatial Position Change And Visual Quantity Change
Question 2 of 18
Number Analogies Practice Question
Quantitative
8 is to 10 as 8 is to ___.
Show explanation
The first number increases by 2. Apply the same rule: 8 + 2 = 10.
Skill tested: Recognizing additive number relationships
Question 3 of 18
Verbal Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Compass is to direction as ruler is to ___.
Show explanation
The relationship is tool/measured concept relationship. Therefore, ruler goes with length.
Skill tested: Identifying word relationships
Question 4 of 18
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule removes one dot. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Quantity Change
Question 5 of 18
Number Analogies Practice Question
Quantitative
4 is to 11 as 6 is to ___.
Show explanation
The rule is multiply by 2, then add 3. So 6 x 2 + 3 = 15.
Skill tested: Applying a two-step number relationship
Question 6 of 18
Verbal Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Thermometer is to temperature as clock is to ___.
Show explanation
The relationship is tool/measurement relationship. Therefore, clock goes with time.
Skill tested: Identifying word relationships
Question 7 of 18
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule rotates the shape 90° counterclockwise. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Mental Rotation
Question 8 of 18
Number Series Practice Question
Quantitative
What number comes next? 5, 17, 53, 161, 485, ___
Show explanation
Each number is multiplied by 3 and then 2 is added. 485 x 3 + 2 = 1457.
Skill tested: Applying a repeated two-step number rule
Question 9 of 18
Verbal Analogies Practice Question
Verbal
Fish is to swim as bird is to ___.
Show explanation
The relationship is animal/action relationship. Therefore, bird goes with fly.
Skill tested: Identifying word relationships
Question 10 of 18
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid and reflects the shape across a horizontal mirror line. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation And Visual Reflection
Question 11 of 18
Number Series Practice Question
Quantitative
What number comes next? 4, 7, 14, 17, 24, ___
Show explanation
The pattern alternates +3, +7. After 24, add 3 to get 27.
Skill tested: Recognizing alternating number patterns
Question 12 of 18
Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
Because the trail was muddy, the hikers moved ___.
Show explanation
The word 'carefully' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.
Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary
Question 13 of 18
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule reflects the shape across a horizontal mirror line and moves the shape one position right. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Visual Reflection And Spatial Position Change
Question 14 of 18
Number Puzzles Practice Question
Quantitative
A machine doubles a number and then adds 2. If the input is 5, what is the output?
Show explanation
Double 5 to get 10, then add 2. The output is 12.
Skill tested: Using a one-variable input-output rule
Question 15 of 18
Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
The puppy was tired, so it curled up and went to ___.
Show explanation
The word 'sleep' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.
Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary
Question 16 of 18
Figure Matrix Practice Question
Non-Verbal
Study the relationship between the top two boxes. Which option completes the matrix?
Show explanation
Across the top row, the rule moves the shading one step from outline to gray to solid. Applying the same rule to the lower-left panel gives the correct answer.
Skill tested: Attribute Transformation
Question 17 of 18
Number Puzzles Practice Question
Quantitative
A box adds two numbers together. If the numbers are 2 and 2, what comes out of the box?
Show explanation
The box adds the two numbers: 2 + 2 = 4.
Skill tested: Solving simple quantitative rules
Question 18 of 18
Sentence Completion Practice Question
Verbal
The directions were confusing, so the teacher gave a clearer ___.
Show explanation
The word 'explanation' best completes the sentence because it fits the meaning of the sentence.
Skill tested: Using context to choose precise vocabulary
What Skills Are Practiced?
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: figure matrices, visual patterns, classification, and spatial thinking.
- Quantitative Reasoning: number patterns, number analogies, and mathematical relationships.
- Verbal Reasoning: word relationships, sentence completion, and classification.
How Parents Can Use This Page
- Start with the mixed practice set to see which question types feel comfortable.
- Review explanations together after each answer.
- Use focused practice pages when your child needs extra help in one area.
- Keep sessions short and consistent so practice feels manageable.
Practice by Question Type
For focused practice, try Figure Matrix, Figure Classification, Quantitative Practice, or Verbal Practice.
More Grade-Level Practice
Explore additional grade pages: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6.
Free Parent Resource
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